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H895 XTO

1991 Talbot Express

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

97,390 mi
Last recorded97,390 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express71,041 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH895 XTO
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 97,390 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 97,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 95,908 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 95,908 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 94,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hole by o/s/front jacking point but outside area

Fail 8 May 2017 94,366 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake excessively fluctuating judder (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hole by o/s/front jacking point but outside area

Pass 23 Jun 2016 93,923 miles

Offside Front corrosion but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 r14 c 102/100r (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 93,923 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crosmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front corrosion but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185 r14 c 102/100r (3mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 91,270 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 91,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 89,277 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 87,862 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 87,862 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 84,919 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 84,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 83,042 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 81,665 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 80,116 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

brake pipes greased

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Jul 2009 80,116 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes greased

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Jun 2008 66,500 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 66,500 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 65,071 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 65,071 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 63,510 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 63,318 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 63,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

How Reliable is the Talbot Express?

Based on 171,025 MOT tests across 8,371 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
1,204
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,026
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,909
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,861
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,297
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H895 XTO is a 1991 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 71,041 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H895 XTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H895 XTO is a 1991 Talbot Express, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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